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DE HCR94

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

6/15/2022

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates June 15, 2022, as "Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Delaware

  • Acknowledges that 4-6% of elderly individuals are believed to be abused and that elder abuse remains largely unrecognized globally

  • Recognizes that the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Department of Justice, the Nursing Home Residents Quality Assurance Commission, and Community Legal Aid Society are working to address elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation

  • Aligns Delaware's recognition with the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, which recognize June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

  • Urges all Delawareans to learn more about protecting and nurturing elderly citizens in the state

Legislative Description

Recognizing June 15, 2022, As "delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day".

Last Action

Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

6/15/2022

Full Bill Text

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